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2022 BMW X5 Test Drive Review: Impressive On So Many Levels

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2022 BMW X5 Test Drive Review: Impressive On So Many Levels

When it comes to midsize luxury SUVs, the 2022 BMW X5 is one of the best offerings in the segment. It's been that way across all its generations and is only getting better as more tech gets added to it. It's available with a choice of two 3.0-liter turbocharged engines, one of which is a proper hybrid, along with a detuned version of the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 found in the X5 M. Output starts at 335 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque for the base model X5 which can be had with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the M50i's V8 develops 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid model, meanwhile, offers up to 30 miles of all-electric range. With so many options, the X5 range aims to cater to everyone, from the school-run chauffeur to the performance enthusiast and the environmentally conscious. But with competitors like the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Audi Q7 providing stiffer competition than ever before, is the X5 still the king?

BMW loaned us a fully-loaded 2022 X5 xDrive45e for a week-long test and, as expected, we were highly impressed. To be clear, the X5, no matter which trim and engine, is not something we'd want to take on a serious off-roading adventure. The X5 is far better suited for more mild off-roading terrain, daily driving, and very enjoyable road trips. This plug-in hybrid provides double the electric range of its immediate predecessor, a luxurious and extremely comfortable interior, and cool and somewhat understated styling. But as you've probably already guessed, it doesn't exactly come cheap.

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